The morning light lingered, and golden light filled the study.

The first quarrel, the reconciliation, and the deep kiss before parting were all tender and lingering.

After an unknown amount of time, the two finally parted ways, but Xiao Ji was still reluctant to let go and kept her in his arms.

He leaned down and kissed Shang Changge's forehead: "Thank you, you little rascal."

Very sincere, from the bottom of my heart.

Shang Changge: ? Shang Changge didn't quite understand, but she always had and maintained the good habit of asking questions when she didn't understand: "What are you thanking me for?"

Xiao Ji kissed Shang Changge's eyelids again, his large hand enveloping her soft hand and their fingers intertwining, expressing his love and gratitude from the bottom of his heart.

"I am willing to temporarily set aside my anger and make peace with you."

Shang Changge was taken aback, and with a mix of guilt and heartache, she kissed the corner of the man's lips: "You big fool."

Xiao Ji smiled, his expression deepening with boundless doting affection, and replied naturally, "Yes, you big fool, it's yours."

As usual, he obediently lowered his head to make it easier for his woman to kiss him without much effort, and then took the opportunity to further instruct and brainwash her:

“He’s foolish, so the princess can’t abandon him or leave him, otherwise he will…”

I wanted to say he would go crazy or die, but I swallowed the words back.

He didn't want to use words that sounded like a threat to his life to morally blackmail the woman he loved.

So she took Shang Changge's hand and placed it over her heart, changing her words softly: "Otherwise, his heart will ache terribly."

The next morning, Xiao Ji led his troops away from the capital.

The departure was hasty, because the fighting between the Southern Liang and Jin Lou had already broken out.

The soldiers stationed on the Qingyan frontier, including those stationed closer to the frontier, are ready to launch an attack on Jinlou at any time.

When Xiao Ji led his army to the battlefield, it was the day that a major war between the Qingyan and Jinlou kingdoms was about to break out.

The army set off very early, when there was only a sliver of light on the horizon.

The early morning was freezing cold. Shang Changge stood inside the city wall at the capital's gate, remaining silent the entire time.

At first, my gaze followed Xiao Ji, then it followed the army, and then I couldn't see anything at all.

Since its founding, Qingyan has had a rule that the monarch must personally see off the army when it goes on a campaign in the capital.

Therefore, Shang Changze left the palace today and, seeing his elder sister in such a state, offered words of comfort:

"Sister, don't worry. The general has fought on the battlefield for many years and is thinking of returning to marry you. He will definitely not put himself in a dangerous situation."

"I also told him in court that it would be best if we could destroy Jinlou in one fell swoop, but it would be fine if we could destroy the country in one fell swoop. As long as we severely damage Jinlou, we will consider this battle a victory."

Shang Changze continued to say a lot of comforting words, and Shang Changge thought that her handsome younger brother was really considerate but also really talkative.

He looked away, took a step to the right to get closer to the handsome younger brother, and began to talk about business in a low voice:

"Xiao Ji has led a large army away from the capital, and war is about to break out on the border. Under such circumstances, it is the best time for those with ulterior motives to stir up trouble."

Shang Changze smiled, agreeing.

Looking into the distance, in the direction where Xiao Ji and his army had disappeared, she sighed, "We've thought of the same thing again, sister. The capital is about to be in turmoil."

Shang Changge also looked into the distance, her heart no longer filled with reluctance and worry for General Xiao, but with anticipation for the upcoming hunt.

"That's good, this cat-and-mouse game should end now."

I still remember her ambitions when she first transmigrated into this novel: to kill the old emperor and to suppress the male lead's faction.

The old emperor has accomplished half of his ambitious goal, and the remaining half will soon be completed, bringing about a true grand success.

As for Shang Ye, this dark horse, whether or not to kill him, and when to kill him, will be resolved when Shang Rui and the others return to the capital.